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Fordville Dam

Fordville Dam is a reservoir in North Dakota, near Grand Forks County.

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Fish species in Fordville Dam

Fordville Dam is a reservoir in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, and covers about 192.3 acres, reaches about 29.9 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 1,957.5 acre-feet.

Fordville Dam is compact enough to fish slowly, but a change in weeds or bottom can still split it into separate patterns.

Fordville Dam FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for black bullhead at Fordville Dam?

Across this midsize Grand Forks County reservoir, soak a worm or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water after sunset.

What does the 29.9 feet deepest point mean when fishing Fordville Dam?

Treat 29.9 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Fordville Dam?

On this midsize Grand Forks County reservoir, move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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